Graduate School Tuition and Fees

We have the most affordable tuition in New Mexico and one of the most affordable in the United States, while still providing quality graduate education. Out-of-state students enrolling in 6 or fewer hours per semester pay tuition and fees at the lower in-state rate.

Graduate School Financial Assistance Options

Communicative Disorders Leveling

If you are a graduate student taking CDIS leveling courses or seeking a second bachelor's degree, your leveling courses cost $275 per credit hour (this price includes tuition, fees and any online course fees).

Get more information about CDIS leveling >

Tuition and Fees

Graduate tuition and fees depend on the number of credit hours you take. Please note: all costs are subject to change without notice.

Books and Supplies (estimated) $1,000.00 Health and Accident Insurance (estimated) $500.00 Personal Expenses (estimated: clothing, medicine and misc.) $1,500.00 Total Estimated Per Year $10,227.00 -->

Cost Overview 2024–25

New Mexico Resident Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour

Number of Credit HoursCost
1–6 $317.00 per credit hour
9 credit hours $2,853.00 per semester

Non-Resident/Out-of-State/International Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour

CategoryCost
Enrolled in no more than 6 credit hours $317 per credit hour
Communicative Disorders Leveling Students
(more info)
$275.00 per credit hour
Enrolled in more than 6 credit hours $415.50 per credit hour
9 credit hours $3.739.50 per semester

General One-Time Fees for New Students

Fee DescriptionRate
ID Card Fee $25.00
Registration Fee (enrolled in 1–6 credit hours) $35.00
Registration Fee (enrolled over 6 credit hours) $60.00

2024–25 Tuition and Fees by Credit Hour

Tuition and fees are charged according to the number of credit hours you take. If you are interested in attending part-time, the following costs are for anyone taking 6 or fewer hours during any given semester.

DescriptionCost
Tuition $197 per credit hour
Fees $120 per credit hour
Total $317 per credit hour

Estimated Semester Cost to Attend, Living On Campus

New Mexico Resident

DescriptionCost for DoubleCost for Suite
Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours) $2,853.00 $2,853.00
Residence Hall $1,987.00 $2,545.00
Meals (carte blanche meal plan) $2,362.00 $2,362.00
Books and Supplies (estimated) $500.00 $500.00
Total Estimated Per Semester $7,702.00 $8,260.00

Non-Resident/Out-of-State/International

DescriptionCost for DoubleCost for Suite
Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours) $3,739.50 $3,739.50
Residence Hall $1,987.00 $2,545.00
Meals (carte blanche meal plan) $2,362.00 $2,362.00
Books and Supplies (estimated) $500.00 $500.00
Total Estimated Per Semester $8,588.50 $9,146.50

Estimated Yearly Cost to Attend, Living Off Campus

New Mexico Resident

DescriptionFall and Spring Semester Cost
Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours, rounded to nearest dollar) $5,706.00
Books and Supplies (estimated) $1,000.00
Health and Accident Insurance (estimated) $500.00
Personal Expenses (estimated: clothing, medicine and misc.) $1,500.00
Total Estimated Per Year $8,706.00

Non-Resident/Out-of-State/International

DescriptionFall and Spring Semester Cost
Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours, rounded to nearest dollar) $7,479.00
Books and Supplies (estimated) $1,000.00
Health and Accident Insurance (estimated) $500.00
Personal Expenses (estimated: clothing, medicine and misc.) $1,500.00
Total Estimated Per Year $10,479.00

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